Hackers have targeted prominent defence websites, including those of Indian Military Engineering Service & Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies & Analysis.
Documents leaked by US airman Jack Teixeira show that America is gathering information through intercepting 'signals intelligence' of countries with which China interacts.
According to US tech giant's Cybersecurity Readiness Index, 80% of around 1,000 respondents in India reported a cybersecurity incident in last 12 months & 90% expect one in next 1-2 yrs.
Nagpur-based Solar Industries India Limited yet to confirm the attack. Hacker group BlackCat has taken responsibility and also reportedly invited bids for firm's info.
DGPs discussed setting up National Counter Ransomware Taskforce last week. This is part of 3-fold measure which also includes drawing up National Information Security Policy Guidelines.
Five-year data, spanning 2017-2021, released by Union home ministry in Lok Sabha last week reveal abysmal conviction rates and high pendency in cybercrime cases.
The hurdles police & probe agencies face include victims not registering complaints or unwilling to record a statement, and the accused, who often deal in Bitcoins & change offices.
Technical analysis of system revealed file with link to locations in neighbouring country. Probe on to ascertain if motive was espionage, sabotage or something else.
Insulted and bullied by Donald Trump, European leaders are asking where they go from here. The right choice isn’t to kneel or fight back, but to disengage.
Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.
Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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